Safeguarding Contacts

Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (CSAS).
The CSAS, Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service, aims to help the Church become an example of best practice in the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and develop a "culture of vigilance" to ensure that children and vulnerable adults in our care are kept safe from harm.(www.csas.uk.net/).

National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC).
The NCSC, National Catholic Safeguarding Commission, has responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the Church's safeguarding policy and monitoring compliance. Its place in the organisation of the Church, mandated by the Conference of Bishops and Conference of Religious, and with accountability across Dioceses and Religious Congregations is to ensure that standards are met and policies are implemented.(www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/).

The "Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The Diocese co-operates fully with CSAS, the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service, which aims to help the Church become an example of best practice in the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and develop a "culture of vigilance" to ensure that children and vulnerable adults in our care are kept safe from harm." (www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/safeguarding.html).

Diocesan Safeguarding.
"Providing support, training and advice, to the Diocese and local Catholic Community, to assist in promoting a safer enviroment in the Church." (Archdiocese of Southwark, Catholic Directory).